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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Feb 16, 2013 22:15:32 GMT -5
It's a mixed bag show, because it's very formulaic as another person pointed out, and it's definitely "90s", but at the same time, there's some funny as hell lines/moments/reactions on this show. My sitcom rotation now is King of Queens and Seinfeld, but I also watch HI once in awhile, too. I like the setting - reminds me of growing up in that era.
I still quote, "I don't think so, Tim", whenever the opportunity calls.
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Post by Mac on Feb 16, 2013 23:01:46 GMT -5
I hated it and the fact it was like the #1 TV show for years. I thought the three kids from the show were loathesome bat excrement and was legit hoping for some TV angle that killed them all off brutally. I jumped for joy when they thought the middle kid had some disease and was gonna croak.
I have nothing against Zachary Ty Bryan, That Tarrah Noah Smith kid or JTT, just didnt like their characters.
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Post by wildojinx on Feb 16, 2013 23:02:34 GMT -5
Al was a great straight man for Tim. I loved whenever Tim would make some sarcastic, somewhat offensive comment, and Al would then pull out a card with the mailing address to tool time and say "you can address those comments to tim taylor,,"
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Post by edgestar on Feb 16, 2013 23:55:55 GMT -5
I love the show. It still makes me laugh. Randy was my least favorite character because he seemed like Jill's puppet.
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Post by Lancers on Feb 17, 2013 0:34:02 GMT -5
it's not that bad, but it's kind of like Fresh Prince of Bel-air. decently funny show but it hasn't aged very well. It's definitely a product of its era.
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Post by lildude8218 on Feb 17, 2013 1:11:01 GMT -5
the kids were so f***ing unlikable
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2013 10:07:57 GMT -5
I used to love the show but eventually got tired of it. Almost every show seemed to follow this formula: Tim does something stupid on Tool Time. Tim insults Al. Tim does something stupid that pisses off Jill. Tim goes to Wilson for advice. Tim recites something back to Jill that Wilson said but screws it up. Jill forgives Tim. Throw in something with the kids and that's like 90% of the show. That being said, I might watch it if nothing else is on and I always enjoy it when I do (especially the earlier episodes). It also follows the kid formula of the time with "oldest, kinda doofus" child, the "smart-alecky but intelligent" middle child and the quiet unassuming "baby of the family". My wife still has a thing for JTT. I believe our son's name is partially due to his initials, but she insists it's just a coincidence.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2013 10:25:53 GMT -5
As a family we used to watch this every time. It's stood up well for me although it does show age.
We used to watch ABC a lot. Family Matters, Full House, Hanging with Mr. Cooper, etc...
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